The dress looks really nice and the ball looks fun. If you make your dress over for your daughter, she'll look just like American Girl doll Caroline http://www.kindredthread.com/2014/01/cool_cotton-2/ and https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/48/48/ae/4848aea6d69880e7ac63b4797369f74c.jpg

Thanks for the links and pointing that out...my daughter has the Caroline doll! I'm bummed they discontinued her, it's good to know there are nice dresses available. My next project actually involves attempting to make coordinating "history dresses" for her two AG dolls. : )

There are lots of great patterns out there depending on how accurate you get. Keepers Dolly Duds, Thimbles and Acorns : http://www.pixiefaire.com/collections/18-inch-doll-historical-clothing-patternsI also found some at www.fancyfrocks.comColonial Williamsburg has also doll dress patterns. You can tweak the patterns to make them more accurate if you can't get it right on your own. I pay someone to do the hard work. I just do the research and shopping. http://susannasadventuresintime.blogspot.com